August 17th 2024.
According to the police, David McCord and Dean Michael Woods are currently on the loose, with two separate appeals being made for their capture. Both men are convicted murderers and the public has been warned to avoid approaching them.
The first man, David McCord, was in the custody of prison staff at a property in Belfast when he managed to escape on Friday afternoon. He was last spotted on the east side of the city and is now considered to be "unlawfully at large." McCord had been serving a life sentence for the murder of his girlfriend, Nichola Dickson, in 2004. He had strangled and stabbed her in her bedroom in Ballycarry, a village in County Antrim. The family of the victim was informed of his escape and are understandably worried, with her brother Gareth Smyth revealing that their mother had planned to visit Belfast this weekend.
Meanwhile, Dean Michael Woods also managed to escape from police custody earlier this week. He was on "pre-release testing" when he failed to return to Maghaberry Prison near Lisburn on Tuesday. Woods had been sentenced to life imprisonment in 1997 for beating Brian Peden to death with a golf club in Coleraine. His attempts to have his 15-year minimum sentence reduced were rejected by the High Court 10 years later. Chief Justice Kerr noted that Woods had clearly intended to carry out a violent attack, as he had armed himself with a lethal weapon and specifically aimed blows at Peden's head.
The Department of Justice has described Woods as having a slim build, standing at 5'6", and having a "fresh complexion." The fact that he is now on the run adds to the already concerning situation with McCord also being at large. The police are working hard to locate and apprehend both men, and they have urged the public to report any sightings or information that could lead to their capture. It is important for everyone to remain vigilant and stay away from these dangerous criminals.
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